Toowong Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Toowong Compares
Toowong vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Toowong | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,927 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 30 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Toowong is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4066. It sits about 4 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 4.1 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Toowong has a population of 12,556 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,927, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 147 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Toowong includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 5,361 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 55.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Toowong scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Toowong area, including Brisbane Boys' College, Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology, Stuartholme School and others.
Toowong is part of the Brisbane Inner - West statistical area in Queensland.
Toowong Details
| Postcode | 4066 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 12,556 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,927/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $966/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Population Density | 3088/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,361 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 147 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.4842895 |
| Longitude | 152.9837482 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - West |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Ryan |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,504 (12.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,848 (22.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,672 (37.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,230 (17.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,303 (10.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 970 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 508 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 299 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 290 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 255 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 99 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 53 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 671 (12.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,705 (50.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,486 (27.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 462 (8.7%) |
Schools in Toowong
Suburbs Near Toowong
Same Postcode (4066)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.